I like that it brings both groups together so that the community as a whole has a chance to choose the best anime of 2017. Unlike other awards, The Anime Awards is unique in that it favors fan opinion over a panel of judges or separate awards between a panel and fans. I've felt a lot more involved in helping curate a great selection of nominees with the other judges. The process for choosing nominees and winners this year is much more rigorous. On differences between this year and last year: Being able to talk about some of the best anime of the year with other fans that are just as passionate is exciting! Regardless of the results, events like this are also a great opportunity to learn about anime that you may not have considered watching before. Events like The Anime Awards are a wonderful way to bring the community together. Of all the media I've covered, I rarely see the same level of camaraderie as I do with the anime community.
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As a professional animator and an anime fan, it's great to know that the Anime Awards are here to highlight the series you should take risks on. Yssa Badiola - Lead 2D Animator at Rooster Teeth AnimationĪt least 200 series have been produced in 2017, and it's high time we acknowledge the hard work, passion, and dedication that goes into each project. It's something I'm proud to participate in. It makes perfect sense to me that they'd be the ones (at long last, in my opinion) to give this vibrant, challenging, constantly-evolving artform a proper celebration. I think it's fair, at this point, to attribute a pretty sizable chunk of anime's current cultural ubiquity to the relentless effort of Crunchyroll. Zac Bertschy - Executive Editor at Anime News Network It’s important to not only highlight fantastic titles, but give credit to the creators who pour their efforts into such a unique medium of entertainment.” As such, the necessity for an Anime Awards has never been truer. Availability is great, the volume of releases is overwhelming, and there’s nearly something for everyone to enjoy. "Anime as a medium has come a long way for the western audience. While not every title can make it to the top, there really isn’t a title that doesn’t bring joy or connect with someone personally." For me, I don’t see it so much as a competition, but rather a celebration. Any chance to give credit to the anime we know and love is something special.
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Source: Official Press Release Updated ListĬaitlin Glass, Voice actor (Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card) That isn't all of course as there'll be judges, hosts and more at the event to bring it all together, and so we'll be dropping those names down below for those interested!.Those looking to purchase tickets to the event can do so NOW so be sure to click here to grab them while they're hot.They'll be highlighting a variety of shows that air live on Crunchyroll along with shows that don't, and some nominees include: My Hero Academia Season 2 - Crunchyroll, Made in Abyss - Amazon and Little Witch Academia - Netflix.If you're unable to attend the event live not to worry, the Crunchyroll team has you covered with a live stream! Fans of Crunchyroll may want to take heed to this one, as the team is going to be hosting the official Crunchyroll Anime Awards, which takes place February 24th at the Montalban Theater in Hollywood.